I write often of leaders I've encountered in my journey. A great many of them were ones I met in the business world - some from my formative years well before that. This one speaks to a leader I've known ALL of my life. Truth be told, a...
Linda KNEW this was the job she wanted. She'd spent the last year familiarizing herself with the industry - its prospects - and the career potential. Which made this first legitimate foray into the more extensive interview process even more important. The preliminary phone screens, the early touch...
Theodore Geisel was ready to give up on his dream. Twenty-seven publishers couldn’t be wrong. “Your fanciful little books have no commercial value.” But it was a dream that would not die easily. Perhaps that’s why when he ran into an old college buddy that day on the street...
It’s been 31 years since the movie Bull Durham premiered. Arguably one of the best sports/romantic comedies of all time I would argue – but then again I am a sucker for a “feel good” flick – and the story of Crash Davis, the perennial...
Last month a guy named James Adducci laid down an $85,000 bet in Vegas that Tiger Woods would win the Masters. He pocketed a cool 1.19 million on his bold gamble. Talk about hutzpah! I’m not too skilled at the fine art of gambling. I’ve always sort of...
“I have to go now,” my friend said, “It’s survey season.” “Excuse me?” I answered. “What does that mean exactly?” “Survey season. You know, the annual “How do you feel about your company questionnaire…I have to get mine in by close of business today.” “Well, that’s important….” There was a...
A new year is here. For many the last few days mark our return to work – and to recalibrating after a well-deserved break. These first days are precious – but their importance can be lost in the general rush to “get back to business.” There...
Invested 40 years in the corporate world. NEVER met a truly great communicator who couldn't: Tell a great story Involve his or her audience in that story LISTEN in order to optimize points 1 and 2 NEVER. For those who believe public speaking prowess, or negotiating acumen,...
Your story is unfolding today. For many it will be written by a ghost-author, to include all the text; how it begins - and how it ends. Each chapter can be titled My Job. You'll be paid for your inputs of course. They call that a...
Grandson Cooper is getting close to 16 months now. And with apologies for my very biased view of our newest family member, here’s the latest installment of Lessons My Grandson Taught Me. Everybody needs someone they can fall back on when they need a...